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Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy In 2023, India crossed 101 million people living with type 2 diabetes – officially surpassing China to become the diabetes capital of the world. The same year, a landmark Lancet projection study modelled that India is […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy In 1972, a Canadian research expedition collected soil samples from Easter Island – known in the indigenous language as Rapa Nui. The samples sat in freezer storage for years, largely forgotten. When researchers eventually analysed them, […]
Medical Review: This article was reviewed by Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Healthcare Consultant and Health Educator, Founder of Medimadad. Content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have concerns about your sleep quality, consult a doctor. India is now one of the world’s largest markets for smartwatches […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy The Origin of the Anabolic Window Myth The anabolic window concept grew from early studies in the 1990s and early 2000s showing that protein or amino acid ingestion immediately following resistance exercise produced greater muscle protein […]
Key Takeaways Zone 2 cardio — low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise — is the most evidence-backed training method for metabolic health and longevity Zone 2 is defined as 60-70% of maximum heart rate; you should be able to hold a conversation with some effort It trains mitochondrial function and fat oxidation capacity — the cellular foundations […]
Key Takeaways Consumer sleep trackers are reasonably accurate at detecting total sleep time (within 30-45 minutes) but significantly overestimate sleep quality Sleep stage accuracy (light, deep, REM) is poor — studies show only 65-69% accuracy compared to polysomnography The Oura Ring and Apple Watch perform best in independent validation studies; basic fitness trackers perform worst […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy Berberine has been called “nature’s Ozempic” in viral social media posts, “nature’s metformin” in research papers, and “the supplement that works like a drug” in the longevity community. Unlike most supplement claims, berberine has unusually strong […]
Medically Written & Reviewed By Dr. Ajit Kumar, MD (Medicine) — Founder, Medimadad. About the Author | Editorial Policy What Is the APOE Gene? APOE stands for apolipoprotein E — a protein involved in fat metabolism and, critically, in the transport and clearance of cholesterol and other lipids in the brain. The gene has three […]
